Reduce your production costs with thickener optimization

Integrated online monitoring improves concentrator performance

In the thickener process there are many critical key performance indicators – all of which need to be measured accurately and reliably. The challenge for the customer is to have all data monitored and controlled to gain an efficient thickening process.

Benefits

Reduced risk of tank overflow

Cost reduction in flocculent dosing

Precise measurements of slurry underflow rates

Accurate online calculation of solids content

Better water utilization

Optimize the performance of your thickener

The thickening process is a fundamental step in modern mining separation processes. Thickening is the separation of suspended particles from a liquid by gravity settling. For effective thickener control, six measurements are critical: bed mass inventory, bed level, underflow density and flow, flocculent dosing and overflow clarity. As the plant conditions are very dirty, these measurements are not easy and require a lot of attention to select and install the proper equipment.

Find the best-fit instrumentation

For the best outcome in the thickening process, Endress+Hauser offers an integrated package that optimizes concentrator efficiency. The recommended combination of the main instruments (Prosonic T FMU30, Promass F 200, Cerabar M PMC51, Promag 55S, Liquiline CM44x, Turbimax CUS71D, Orbipac CPF81D, Indumax CLS50D and Oxymax COS51D) make all the difference. Also, an all-inclusive service portfolio helps support you locally in securing the availability of your plant.